Paul Spindler

Paul joined Catchlight Energy (CLE) in May 2008, where he holds the position of Vice President, Technology.

Catchlight Energy’s mission is to commercialize the production of liquid transportation fuels from sustainable forest-based resources.  Paul leads CLE’s Technology organization, which is developing novel feedstock systems, cost-effective conversion technology and industry leading sustainability science.

Prior to Catchlight Energy, Paul was General Manager of Manufacturing for a global specialty chemical company and was Vice President of Engineering and Technology for a chemical technology start-up company.  Prior to these assignments, Paul worked for 23 years at Chevron in various technology, chemical and refining roles in California, Texas and Oklahoma.  In these assignments, he led and built organizations, developed and commercialized novel manufacturing processes and products, licensed technology, and designed and operated manufacturing facilities.

Paul is a resident of Katy, Texas, in suburban Houston and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University.